krzys4

Have anyone considered installing an aftermarket navigation system in a place where ashtray is located on C55? We're talking about roughly 3" of space so you can easily pick up a unit that is 3"x5" (such as tomtom) out there. Obviously it would not be using car speakers for audio but it would definitely look better than having it on a the windshield...

Any thoughts?
Kris

jgsx

Someone has done it. There's a step by step install with pictures on the C-class forum.

spr

that's a bit low though. I didn't put my V1 remote display there even though I wired it to do just that. Looking that far down is not a good idea while driving.

jacek9478

There are some posts in C section about install of Pioneer Avic D3. Looks pretty good.

https://mbworld.org/forums/search.php?searchid=3346096

Regards
Jacek

krzys4

Thanks. I'll do the research. Perhaps I'll take it to local electronics store (Abt) to see what they suggest. These guys can do wonders.

jgsx

The research has all been done. It's all in the C-class forum. There are step by step installs on both the ash tray install and also 2DIN retrofits.

F1ferrari

can you give a link of this, i can't find it in the search....

jgsx

Ashtray install (searched for ashtray):
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/176730-mio-gps-unit-installed-ashtray-fits-plus-other-install-ideas.html

AVIC install (DIY sticky):
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w203/163395-diy-installation-avic-other-aftermarket-hu-s-w203-warning-lots-images.html

F1ferrari

Thanks for the link...I can't do an ashtray install because i have the cigar lighter in the way as for the older models dont. Any other ideas for an aftermarket navi install??? Thanks again.

jgsx

You could take out the cigg lighter if you want to put it in the ash tray. Mercedes itself also offers a standalone navi that clips into the air vents. If you want to replace your factory stereo with an aftermarket navi, that AVIC thread is pretty good, although the DIY is for a prefacelift without premium sound. The C-class forum has all the answers for navi.